Traxxas Explained
Traxxas is a radio control model manufacturer based in McKinney, Texas. Traxxas offers electric and nitro powered radio-controlled cars, off-road and on-road vehicles, boats, and drones.
Company history
Starting in 1986,[1] Traxxas began selling a series of electric powered stadium truck and buggy models. In 1989, Traxxas released its first radio-controlled boat, the Villan IV. In 1992, its first RTR nitro model, the Nitro Hawk, was released, followed by an RTR nitro boat, the Nitro Vee, four years later.
In 1999, Traxxas released its first full sized monster truck model, the T-Maxx.[2] A larger monster truck; the X-Maxx, came out in 2015.[3] Traxxas also debuted a self-righting system in which a flipped vehicle can adjust itself back in place.[4]
In November 2012, Traxxas launched its first aircraft products, the ready-to-fly DR-1 Helicopter and QR-1 Quadcopter.[5]
As of April 2023, Traxxas offers a large variety of different kinds of radio-controlled cars, which can be classified into the following types and their respective models:
- Buggies: Bandit (all variations of this model are available in 2WD only)
- Monster Trucks: Stampede, BIGFOOT No1., Hoss, Maxx, Revo 3.3, E-Revo, 1/16 E-Revo, 1/16 Summit, T-Maxx Classic, T-Maxx 3.3, Sledge, and X-Maxx (Stampede is available in 2WD and 4WD, BIGFOOT No.1 is available in only 2wd, and all other models are only available in 4WD. X-Maxx is available with Belted tires, And the Ultimante edition. The XRT is available with the ultimate edition.)
- Short-course and Desert Trucks: Slash, F-150 Raptor, Slayer pro, 1/16 Slash, Maxx Slash, Unlimited Desert Racer, and Ford Raptor R (while the Slash is available in 2WD and 4WD, F-150 Raptor is in 2WD only, and Slayer pro, 1/16 Slash, Maxx Slash, and the Unlimited Desert Racer are only available in 4WD. Slash 4x4 has an ultimante edition.)
- Stadium Trucks: Rustler, Nitro Rustler, Jato 3.3 (Nitro Rustler and Jato 3.3 are 2wd only Rustler is 2wd and 4wd.),
- Trail Trucks and Crawlers: TRX-4, TRX-4 High Trail edition, TRX-4 Sport, TRX-4 Traxx TRX-4M, TRX-4M High Trail Edition, and TRX-6 (all 4WD or 6WD, depending on number of wheels on the particular model)
- On-road Cars: 4-tec 2.0, 4-tec 3.0, XO-1, Drag Slash, Ford Fiesta ST, Toyota GR Supra GT4 (Drag Slash is 2WD the rest are all 4WD)
- Flight: Alias (Drone)
- Boats: Spartain, M41, Blast (Blast is a nimh 20t motor vs the spartain and M41 having 6s brushless, Spartain has two versions: the Race boat, and the SR)
Traxxas Racing
- Traxxas was a title sponsor for the Stadium Super Trucks, which Traxxas president Mike Jenkins competed in during its inaugural season.[6] [7] During the 2016 season, Team Traxxas fielded trucks for Matthew Brabham and Sheldon Creed.[8] [9]
- Traxxas also sponsors athletes who compete in motocross. This includes Ryder DiFrancesco, Carson Mumford, Gage Schehr, Axell Hodges, and Justin Mulford.
- Traxxas was the lead sponsor for John Force Racing[10] team member, Courtney Force,[11] who is the daughter of John Force. Courtney Force drives the Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car in the NHRA.
- Traxxas was a sponsor in the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series until its demise in 2008. It took over as the title sponsor in an off-road racing series called the Traxxas TORC Series. Traxxas demonstrated its products at events and had a Traxxas Mobile Support Center on site. The Mobile Support Center carried Traxxas parts, cars, trucks, and boats. Traxxas' lead sponsorship of the TORC Series ended in 2014.
- Traxxas-sponsored drivers in short course racing are Jenkins, Keegan Kincaid, RJ Anderson, and Jeremy McGrath.
- In 2010, Traxxas sponsored the No. 18 Toyota Tundra of Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.[12]
In the early 2000's, Traxxas sponsored the Traxxas T-Maxx monster truck with veteran driver John Seasock driving. The truck competed in the then national 4 Wheel Jamboree Series among others.
Traxxas Firsts
- FIRST Fuel Burning Ready-to-Run RC
- FIRST Ready-to-Run RC
- FIRST Driver-actuated Forward/Reverse Transmission
- FIRST Remote-operated Locking Differentials
- FIRST High/Low Transmission
- FIRST Auto-shifting 2-Speed Transmission
- FIRST Waterproof Electronics
- FIRST 2.4GHz Transmitter with Apple iOS interface
- FIRST 100mph RTR Vehicle
- FIRST Self-Righting Monster Trucks
Notes and References
- Web site: admin . 2014-02-17 . About . 2022-04-27 . traxxas.com.
- Web site: About Traxxas! . Traxxas.com . 2013-10-16.
- Web site: Brown. Natasha. 20 Remote Control Cars That Are Worth More Than Real Cars. Hot Cars. April 30, 2019. February 21, 2020.
- Web site: The Best at All Worlds: Why You Should Get Your Hands on a Traxxas E Revo. RC Planet. February 4, 2019. February 21, 2020.
- Web site: Higgins. Matt. Traxxas DR-1 Helicopter Review. RC Truck Stop. March 2, 2013. February 21, 2020.
- Web site: SST Trucks To Race In Rebranded SPEED Energy Formula Off-Road Presented By Traxxas. Stadium Super Trucks. March 4, 2014. March 4, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140307103628/http://stadiumsupertrucks.com/ssts/rebranded/. March 7, 2014.
- Web site: Traxxas Joins Stadium SUPER Trucks with Two Truck Team. Stadium Super Trucks. February 26, 2013. September 6, 2019.
- Web site: Sheldon Creed Outduels TRAXXAS Teammate Matt Brabham for Honda Indy Toronto Victory. Speed Energy Formula Off-Road. July 18, 2016. August 15, 2016.
- Web site: Brabham joins Team Traxxas. Matthew Brabham. July 7, 2016. August 15, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160816151456/http://www.matthewbrabham.com/news/matt-joins-traxxas/. August 16, 2016.
- Web site: John Force Racing. JohnForceRacing.com. June 28, 2016. June 28, 2016.
- Web site: Courtney Force. CourtneyForce.com. June 28, 2016. June 28, 2016.
- Web site: Traxxas to Sponsor Kyle Busch in Three NASCAR Truck Series Races. Race-Dezert. August 24, 2010. May 10, 2017.
